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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Bochum
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 11 miles (18 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$8 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
41m Average total duration Fastest 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Bochum:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Bochum costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Bus takes on average 25m.
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How to get from Dortmund to Bochum by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Bochum is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain8:27 PM0h10Dortmund Hbf8:37 PMBochum Hbf$51One-way0 transfers
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FlixTrain8:27 PM0h10Dortmund Hbf8:37 PMBochum Hbf$51One-way0 transfers
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FlixTrain8:27 PM0h10Dortmund Hbf8:37 PMBochum Hbf$51One-way0 transfers
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FlixTrain4:27 PM0h10Dortmund Hbf4:37 PMBochum Hbf$51One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain12:27 PM0h10Dortmund Hbf12:37 PMBochum Hbf$61One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Bochum:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Bochum costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Bus takes on average 25m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Bochum as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Bochum by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Bochum by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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